Infection/Microbiology · Professional Society · UK
British Infection Association
BIA
SpecialtyInfection/Microbiology
Trainee CostFree / year
Trainee CommitteeYes
Travel GrantsYes
The British Infection Association has arisen from the fusion of the British Infection Society and the Association of Medical Microbiologists. It aims to enhance the prevention, management, and control of infection and to improve professional representation on national bodies formulating policy about training, continuing professional development and delivering health care in the field of infection.
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Specialty
Infection/Microbiology
Abbreviation
BIA
Registrar Cost
Free / year
Student Cost
Free
Trainee Committee
Yes
Travel Grants
Available
Research Prizes
No
Country
United Kingdom
MEMBERSHIP Membership Details
| Membership Type | Eligibility | Annual Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Full Membership | Consultants and Associate Specialists, Clinical Scientists, Professors, Readers, Senior Lecturers and Lecturers in university departments. Others at the discretion of the BIA Council. | £100 |
| Trainee Membership | Medically qualified doctors in training in the UK and Ireland | Free |
| Associate Membership | Non-medically qualified personnel including nurses, medical students, pharmacists, laboratory scientists, technical staff or others with a professional interest in infection at the discretion of Council | Free |
| Retired Membership | Members of the BIA who retire having been a full member for a minimum of 10 years | £10 |
BENEFITS Key Member Benefits
Access to Members section of BIA website
Exclusive access to members-only areas of the BIA website
Access to the Journal of Infection
Access to the Journal of Infection publication
Access to Clinical Guidelines
Access to clinical guidance materials
Reduced price for BIA Events
Discounted registration fees for BIA conferences, workshops and events
Network of over 1,400 colleagues
Access to a network of over 1,400 infection specialists and professionals
Opportunity to contribute to guidance
Opportunity to participate in development of infection guidelines and standards
Monthly digest with latest updates
Monthly digest providing latest updates on infection topics
Bi-annual newsletter
Bi-annual newsletter keeping members informed of BIA activities
EVENTS Events & Conferences
TRAINEE Trainee Opportunities
Research Grants
The BIA have a range of grants that trainees can apply for to help with travel, research and study
Early Career Researchers (ECR) Group and Initiative
BIA group and initiative looking to help those considering or starting their career in Research, including networking, mentorship schemes, resources, and support for fellowship and grant funding applications
Early Career Researchers' Mentoring Scheme
Mentorship scheme that links aspiring researchers with those with more experience in infection research
ID:IOTS Podcast
Podcast discussing everything needed to know about diagnosing and treating infections
LearnInfection Platform
BIA's learning platform open to all BIA Trainees to test, learn and share knowledge on infection topics